The topical azithromycin meibomian gland dysfunction survey: The effect of topical azithromycin on signs and symptoms of meibomian gland dysfunction.

This study confirms the positive effect of topical azithromycin on MGD and shows it has a long-term impact on symptoms, self-treatment methods and lifestyle. This has implications for both chair time and healthcare costs when managing patients with MGD. Pending further clinical trials in a larger population with different demographics, topical azithromycin should be considered by all eyecare practitioners as a viable pharmacological treatment when managing MGD.